Background. Algorithms for the diagnosis of syphilis continue to be a source of great controversy, and numerous test interpretations have perplexed many clinicians. Methods. We conducted a ...

A group of researchers provides guidance for diagnosing and treating syphilis, especially for pregnant women who can spread the infection to the fetus. Following reports from the US Centers for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recent CDC data showed a 17% increase in syphilis in the U.S. from 2021 to 2022. New syphilis testing ...

CONGENITAL syphilis in newborn infants can pose major diagnostic problems. 1,2 Clinical findings suggesting the diagnosis, such as involvements of skin, mucous membranes or bones, are frequently ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Single-dose benzathine penicillin G is the preferred treatment for early syphilis. Patients treated with ...

Researchers assessed whether the addition of doxycycline to benzathine penicillin G for early syphilis treatment improves serologic outcomes in patients with HIV infection. The addition of doxycycline ...